Sampdoria chief Massimo Ferrero has confirmed that Uruguyan midfielder Lucas Torreira will join Arsenal at the conclusion of Uruguay's World Cup campaign.

Torreira was a second-half substitute for La Celeste's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and played 36 games for Sampdoria in the Serie A last season.

Torreira will follow Swiss international defender Stephan Lichtsteiner and German goalkeeper Bernd Leno to the club as new manager Unai Emery looks to rebuild the squad following the departure of longtime manager Arsene Wenger.

Ferrero confirmed in an interview with SportItalia that Torreira will move to the club for €30 million after the conclusion of Uruguay's World Cup campaign.